Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 31, 2011
Press contact: Linda Banta
802-465-4071
linda@brandon-music.net
RECORDING NEWS FROM DIVINE ART RECORDS/BRANDON MUSIC
Brandon, VT -
The winter releases from the international Divine Art group, part of Brandon Music (Brandon, VT), include their own pick of ‘disc of the year', which features music by British and American composers.
“Madrigali: Fire and Roses” is a disc of music for small choir, based around original madrigals from the 16 th century; it also has two short pieces from the 20th century by James Macmillan and Gustav Holst, but the major works are the suites ‘Madrigali' (six songs by San Fransisco-based composer Morten Lauridsen) and ‘Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal' by Paul Mealor. The first section of this suite is based on Tennyson's poem and was revised by the composer, at the specific request of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge , to be included in the British royal wedding service (where it was re-set to the words ‘Ubi Caritas'). The royal couple had heard the live world premiere of the work in Aberdeen, Scotland by Paul Mealor's own Con Anima choir, the same singers who appear on this CD. Fabulously beautiful music.
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There is, in the north of England, a strong school of composers writing lyrical and tuneful music which is both modern and traditional. Such a composer is David Dubery.His new CD of songs and chamber music is finding great admiration in Europe and will be released next month in the US. Featuring mezzo-soprano Adrienne Murray, and a host of top instrumentalists including the world renowned guitarist Craig Ogden, this disc is on the Metier label ( msv 28523).
Thirdly, a name well known to most music fans all over the world – Peter Katin. He flew to fame in the early 50s as a leading interpreter of the great 19 th century masterpieces and is still very active well into his 80s. This disc is actually a re-issue of a wonderful recording made in 1990, featuring piano music by Brahms: the ‘Handel Variations and Fugue' and the sets of Intermezzi, Rhapsodies and Fantasias. At mid price, a bargain on the Diversions label ( ddv 24157).
Brandon Music is delighted to announce the signing of a contract to issue a 2CD set of the music of British composer Ed Hughes, performed by the New Music Players . T he company's British branch is also busy with new signings and projects and has a busy schedule for 2012, while the Vermont headquarters is also working on a program of new jazz CDs and planning its proposed new Community Music and Arts Centre to be established in Brandon.
All divine art group recordings are available through any good high street or online dealer, and as digital downloads in top quality from iTunes, Amazon, Classics Online; CDs and downloads can also be purchased direct from the divine art website.
Release info and review copies have been sent to all our listed music reviewers. Any bona fide critic may obtain a promo CD from us, and for this and for further information please contact Linda Banta at 802 465 4071 or linda@brandon-music.net.
Brandon Music – Vermont's Classical Music Haven - is at 62 Country Club Road, opposite Neshobe Golf Club on Rte 73E. It is the North American headquarters of the international Divine Art Recordings Group. Located in Warren Kimble's former historic red barn gallery, Brandon Music hosts the Divine Art CD Store, Music Café, a Vermont art gallery and a gift shop selling vintage English china and other collectibles. More information is available at www.brandonmusicvt.com .
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